Day: February 23, 2017 Archives


ThursdayFebruary 23, 2017

Nicholas County schools to receive $2 million FEMA grant

The grant will go toward temporary facilities in the district.

Morrisey supports Trump administration’s reversal of transgender student policy

West Virginia Attorney Gerneral Patrick Morrisey said in a statement he applauds the move, adding policies on this matter should be left to states.

Uber, Yeager Airport reach one-year contract

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Uber drivers will be allowed to service Yeager Airport once a contract is finalized Friday. The deal, announced Thursday at the Kanawha County Commission meeting, means Uber can begin dropping off customers at the airport, something it had not done previously because of disagreements over service fees. Yeager Airport Director Terry Sayre

West Virginia’s Ahmad not aboard team flight to Fort Worth

Hampered by a lower-back strain, the Mountaineers' second-leading scorer is questionable for the upcoming two-game road swing to TCU and Baylor.

High School Sportsline audio archive: Feb. 22

The MetroNews High School Sportsline audio archive from Wednesday night, February 22.

Amy Shuler Goodwin plans run for Charleston mayor

Goodwin is the former West Tourism Commissioner and Deputy Secretary of Commerce.

On day 16 of 60-day session, Justice seeks emergency furlough bill

Chief of Staff Nick Casey says bill is about giving flexibility to deal with the current budget year's $123 million revenue shortfall.

South Charleston TIF District plan heads to Legislature following public hearing

Mayor Frank Mullens says project already has support of Kanawha County lawmakers.

Morgantown second grade girl represents state in Google doodle contest

A North Elementary School student will represent WV in a Google contest.

Justice submits his education reform bill

Governor wants raise for teachers, more local control, elimination of RESAs.

Some senators say new state police cadet class should be priority

New state police superintendent says this year's limited budget funds will be used to reduce drug case backlog in crime lab.

Woman dies in Nicholas County fire

State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating.

Where West Virginia stands on its top targets for 2018

The Gold & Blue Lunch Report hosts an official visit by Rivals writer Keenan Cummings to talk recruiting.

Justice administration introduces tiered severance tax proposal

Proposal is one of several administration-backed bills being introduced in the state Senate.

HS boys basketball MetroNews Power Index: Week 7

University remains No. 1 in the updated boys basketball MetroNews Power Index, presented by AARP.

Girls basketball gallery: Martinsburg wins sectional title over Spring Mills

Martinsburg won a battle over Spring Mills 35-31 in sectional action.

Police investigating break-in at Fayette County school

The suspect escaped with two laptop computers and a 55'' TV, which was mounted on the wall in the cafeteria.

Girls basketball sectional gallery: Huntington 67, Hurricane 27

No. 1 Huntington defeated Hurricane 67-27 in a high school girls basketball sectional matchup.

Girls basketball sectional gallery: Spring Valley 52, Cabell Midland 33

Spring Valley eliminated Cabell Midland from girls basketball sectional play.

WVUTeach receives more funding to train math and science teachers

This month, WVU announced a new $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation for WVUTeach.